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[adamantlyardent]

Have you encountered "bath bombs" yet?

[borntobebard]

No! They sound dangerous! But also potentially delightful. Tell me about them.

[adamantlyardent]

They're capsules of soap and perfume (and sometimes color) that you put in the bathwater; the results can be quite incredible. I recommend it, should you prefer a soak over the shower.

[borntobebard]

Oh, I love a soak. Steaming hot water with a bit of salt, chamomile, rosemary and sage. Soothes almost any ailment the body might have. Sounds like, I'll have to try these bath bombs, see if the add up.

[adamantlyardent]

I can't speak to their healing properties beyond peace of mind, I'm afraid; don't go in expecting too much, and you may find the low bar cleared rather quickly. It's the mindset that works best in a place full of unknowns and oddities like this.

[borntobebard]

Such pessimism! I'm rarely disappointed, dear Cece, I have no need of lowering my expectations!

[adamantlyardent]

That makes you seem as though someone very easily amused...

[borntobebard]

Or! Able to see the joy in everything.
Except murder. And general suffering, that's not exactly joyful either. But I'm sure you understand my point.

[adamantlyardent]

Yes, I understand, thank you for clarifying.
Regardless, be careful out there. It isn't all wonders for the sake of wonder.

[borntobebard]

There's a distinct lack of monsters in this world, at the very least. I mean, humans are usually the worst culprits for causing shit, but there's some comfort in knowing I won't be getting my throat torn out by a Bruxa, or speared by the tail or a Manticore on my daily travels.

[adamantlyardent]

At least not this week. You missed out on the latest terrors, but considering the way this place has been, it's only a matter of time. You'll see.

[borntobebard]

Well that's not very reassuring! Perhaps I need a protector and a guide.
Some fiery, brave elf sorceress, maybe?

[adamantlyardent]

The tabloids certainly would enjoy speculating on seeing such an older-looking man trailing me around, yes. Don't take offense if I tell you that I'm not exactly the bodyguarding type, but I'm really not. Honestly, more often than not I seem to be the one in need of protecting, despite my efforts to the contrary.

[borntobebard]

Older-looking man?!

[adamantlyardent]

Don't you dare take offense to that; it's plain to see!
Unless humans in your realm age wildly differently than what I'm used to, in which case, that is also not my fault -- I would hardly know.

[borntobebard]

I have every right to be offended! My youthful appearance is being brought into question. I ask for a guide and for my trouble you insinuate I'm old!

[adamantlyardent]

Not OLD, OLDER. Older than me! How was this not clear?

[borntobebard]

It has the word "old" in it! I dare say I'm barely above your own age!

[adamantlyardent]

Right, then. How old ARE you?

[borntobebard]

[ The most delayed reply. ]

20. Yourself?

[adamantlyardent]

[you are SUCH a liar. learn to softball! like this:] 19.
I beg your pardon. You maintain the appearance of older humans than 20 in this realm.

[borntobebard]

[ At least he got her age out of her. Or did he?! ]

It was what I believe they call a typo. I meant 30
s
30s
In the 30s.

[adamantlyardent]

[gawds.]

Can you at least sympathize with my concern? Optics mean a lot in this world.

[borntobebard]

Yes, I suppose so. In my world humans, elves, dwarves, gnomes and the like all age at different paces. It can be hard to keep track of.
But really. "Such an older-looking man trailing me around". You make me sound like a lech.

[adamantlyardent]

Because it's exactly what OTHER people would think! Honestly, is that so hard to fathom?